Accounts Payable

Position: Accounts Payable Location: Kilkenny Contract: 1 Year, with review to permanent Salary: DOE (salary paid monthly) Overview of role: Gaeltec Utilities are seeking a full time Accounts Payable within our Finance Department to manage the accounts payable function at our Head Office located in Kilkenny. You will be a key member of the team where you will be responsible for supplier contacts and payments, monitoring of bank accounts, management of supplier/subcontractor accounts, along with assisting with the cash flow and planning tasks. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process payments to suppliers as per agreed terms to maintain continuous service;
• Negotiate and prioritising payments and credit terms;
• Point of contact for suppliers;
• Maintain supplier accounts and ensure payments are entered in a timely manner;
• Monitor bank accounts on a daily basis;
• Reconciling the bank accounts;
• Allocate customer receipts;
• Assist in cash flow and planning;
• Prepare weekly Customers, Suppliers and Subcontractors Aging reports;
• Petty cash and expenses process;
• Prepare and lodge monthly RCT and VAT returns;
• Notify Revenue of subcontractor PO’s and payments;
• Undertake other tasks where required, when colleagues are absent;
• Other ad hoc tasks that may arise in the Finance Department when required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Finance & Accounting or relevant experience.
• A minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Excellent system skills (MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with an accounting system (Coins, Sage or similar).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

• Committed to Gaeltec Utilities Company Mission, Vision and Values and Business Objectives
• Customer focus; Professional; Honesty and Integrity
• Positive and flexible approach
• Open to innovation and collaboration
• Right first-time approach
• Proactive with the ability to think ahead
• Strong personality and professional attitude

• A competitive yearly salary
• Progression Opportunities
• Additional annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay